Check out the top highlights, stats and observations from Monday's action in the Conference Semifinals of the 2026 NBA Playoffs. Ben Lambert, for NBA.com Amthony Edwards and the Timberwolves took home court advantage by defeating the Spurs in Game 1 of their Western Conference Semifinals series.

Lakers star Luka Doncic appeared on the team’s injury report ahead of Game 1 of their playoff series against the Thunder.

One star and one role player from the eight teams left in the 2026 NBA playoffs whose performance (or availability) could swing their team's fortunes.

The NBA conference semifinals begin Monday, May 4, as the final eight teams remaining are vying for a trip to the NBA Finals.

Jalen Brunson, Joel Embiid, Victor Wembanyama, Rudy Gobert, Cade Cunningham, Donovan Mitchell, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, and LeBron James Headline Four Star-Studded Games Across Two Nights

Luka Doncic remains sidelined for the Los Angeles Lakers ahead of the Western Conference semifinals. The superstar guard suffered a Grade 2 hamstring injury during an NBA regular-season matchup on April 2.

From a strictly basketball standpoint, this young version of the Thunder truly arrived last season when they won Oklahoma City’s first NBA title. From a visibility point of view, the Thunder are preparing for perhaps their biggest stage yet — a Western Conference semifinals series against LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers.

Los Angeles Lakers head coach JJ Redick explained a change in strategy before their series against the Oklahoma City Thunder.